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I'm not a big fan of these kits, you tend to get lots of EPs that are short focal length and you would be better off buying one or two good quality ones in lengths you actually are going to use.
As an example, when I bought my 12" i got 5 EPs with it, 32mm, 25mm, 15mm, 9mm and 6mm. Only ever used the 32 and 25 and once I had the 13mm Nag and 24 Pan, never used the kits ones again.
True good quality EPs will cost more, but they are a lifetime investment.
As you are just getting started, I would suggest getting a good shorter FL ep. say a 15mm Plossl. That will give you 2 magnifications 81x and 135x ahich will be enough to go on with. You really need perfect conditions to push an 8" scope much beyound 150x. That will cost you a lot less than the kit. Once you have a bit of experience under your belt, you will be able to make a choice on quality EPs down the track.
If you really want to get into planetary observing, a set of coloured filters is not a bad idea, but not necessary unless that is your prime interest. Bintel are doing coloured filters for $19 each, so you could get four of those, plus a 96 ND Filter and a 15mm Televue Plossl ($95) for under $200 and IMHO better value than nearly $300 for the kit.
Malcolm
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